Sr. Manager - Financial Analytics

The Gig:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will be responsible for tackling complex, high-impact financial problems, leveraging data analytics and financial modeling to drive decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a strong financial acumen, experience with data-driven analysis, and a passion for solving challenging business questions. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze critical business data, identify key trends, and present strategic recommendations. Examples of the problems this role might be responsible for providing analysis and recommendation include passenger spending behavior, fuel cost sensitivity, operational efficiency analysis, sales channel analysis, capital allocation, industry benchmarking, etc.

The ideal candidate will have well-developed finance and business acumen as well as a strong technical background in data analytics, with proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar tools to gather and analyze large datasets from source systems. In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize complex findings and insights for both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders.

This gig is based at VVHQ - our swanky Virgin Voyages Head Office in Plantation, FL where we follow a hybrid work environment. We can't wait to 'sea' you in person during our Collaboration Days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while you enjoy Mondays and Fridays' as remote days.

What You'll Be Up To:

• Strategic Insights & Problem Solving: Lead the analysis of enterprise-wide business challenges, identifying key issues and actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions.

• Data Extraction & Analysis: Independently extract and analyze data from various source systems to solve complex problems. Utilize advanced tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau) to manipulate large datasets.

• Communication & Reporting: Clearly communicate findings and recommendations in both written and presentation formats. Present complex data-driven insights to leadership and external shareholders in a compelling and accessible manner.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior leadership and various departments (Finance, Marketing, Revenue Management, Operations, etc) to understand business needs and ensure analytical efforts align with strategic objectives.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, leveraging data and analytics to enhance decision-making across the organization.

SuperPowers Required:

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SQL (or similar tools) for data extraction and analysis. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus).

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business and commercial operations and finance, with the ability to connect data anlysis to real-world business outcomes.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and impactful insights. Proven experience creating high-quality reports and presentations for senior executives and external stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving & Curiosity: A natural problem-solver who is deeply curious, ambitious, and driven to explore new analytical approaches. A passion for tackling challenging, cross-functional business issues and delivering results.

• Leadership & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience in management consulting firm (e.g., Mckinsey, Bain, BCG, etc) or similar high-performance environment.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc) or relevant certifications (CFA, CPA, etc.) is a plus

What Matters to Us:

At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.

Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals -- we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self.

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